The West End clean-up day will be May 2nd, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Meeting location is Aurora Provisions. After the clean-up, the Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress Street, will host a BBQ from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

“It’s good to help clean up all the liter that has accumulated during the winter,” said State Representative Ben Chipman, while cleaning up along Mellen Street.

“When trash is in the streets people are more likely to throw more trash into the street,” he added.

After the clean-up, Parkside neighbors will definitely notice a much cleaner neighborhood. Hopefully, everyone will help keep the streets clean.

The clean-up day was also a chance for the Neighborhood Association to promote other community events, such as their monthly Neighborhood Connection Night. This community dinner has attracted crowds of 75 or more even during the stormy winter months.

The Neighborhood Connection Night is held on the third Tuesday of every month, at 6 p.m., at Sacred Heart/St. Dominics Cathedral on the corner of Sherman and Mellen Streets.